The efficacy and function of purple leather ear

Purple fungus is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has many different functions and can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

【Other name】 Light leather ear

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the shell-shaped leathery fungus of the Trichoderma family.

[Original form] The fruiting body is fleshy at first, and then becomes tough and leathery. The cap is flat, then funnel-shaped, rarely shell-shaped, with a diameter of 5-10cm; the cap surface initially has fine hairs, which quickly disappear and is often rough or has unclear ring marks. It is grape purple at first, gradually turns to light yellowish brown or tea brown, and fades to light khaki after aging. The lid margin is thin and powdery, with sparse stripes appearing later. The flesh is white and tough, later becoming corky. The gills are extended, dense to sparse, narrow, often intertwined on the stalk, lavender to purple-red, later becoming khaki; the edges of the gills are flat. The stipe is eccentric, occasionally lateral, short, 2-3cm long, 1-2.5cm thick, purple, with gray soft hairs, strong and solid. The cysts are cylindrical, rod-shaped or spindle-shaped, colorless, (36-50)μm×(8-14)μm. Spores are ovate-elliptical, colorless, smooth, (6-7) μm × (3-3.5) μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on rotten wood or felled stumps of broad-leaved trees. Grows in clusters in summer.

[Properties] Identification: The cap is leathery or semi-fleshy, fan-shaped, hemispherical or oblique funnel-shaped, 4-8cm in diameter, and purple grape, purple-brown or diamond-colored. The edges are involute or often wavy, and the surface is finely velvety or smooth with a radiating texture. Mushroom meat is white. The gills are slightly sparse, off-white, lavender or light yellow-brown. The stipe is lateral or eccentric, 1-4 cm long, 0.5-2 cm in diameter, with lavender or light gray hairs on the surface, solid in the middle and tough in texture. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; warm

【Functions and indications】 Chase away wind and dispel cold; relax muscles and activate blood circulation. Mainly used for waist and leg pain; numbness of hands and feet; muscle discomfort; limb convulsions

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: in the form of pills or powder, 1-3g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above summary, purple leather fungus still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that purple leather fungus should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.